Empire Theatre

Water Street, New Shoreham, RI 02807

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Empire Theatre four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, warewashing facilities is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Shoreham restaurant scores 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 18, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment. Establishment is not permitted to sell popcorn at this time.

4-301.12

Jul 16, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment. Establishment is not permitted to sell popcorn at this time.

4-301.12

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Employees not reporting illness or health conditions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. An employee illness policy was given to the person in charge during time of inspection.

2-201.11

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.

2-101.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Written procedures were given to the person in charge during time of inspection.

2-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have sanitizer during time of inspection. Equipment must be sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a 3-bay sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment.

4-301.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Theatre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Theatre on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Theatre?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empire Theatre.

How does Empire Theatre compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Empire Theatre most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Empire Theatre's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Empire Theatre have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Theatre means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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